Category: Misc Topics

God provides for individual rights The Bible does not advocate that God’s people shall have no rights. It provides for the rights of individuals even right down to specific cases. For example, the Bible mentions rights for widows. (Mat 22:24 NIV)  "Teacher," they said, "Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him. God wants us to forgo our rights if it can promote peace (1 Cor 6:5-7 NIV)  I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? {6} But instead, one brother goes to law against another--and this in front of unbelievers! {7} The very fact that you have lawsuits among you…

Are there any biblical references to medical treatments? The Bible makes mention of medical treatments prevalent during those days. Oil is applied to wounds to aid healing. Isa 1: 6 From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with olive oil. Wine is used as a disinfectant during those days. Luke 10: 33 But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine… 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37…